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    Cisco Multicloud Defense

    Score8.4 out of 10
    N/AA solution to simplify security and gain multidirectional protection across any public or private cloud to block inbound attacks, lateral movement, and data exfiltration using a single solution. Cisco Multicloud Defense protects all cloud environments using a single software-as-a-service (SaaS) control plane, eliminating inefficient, complex, and costly point solutions.N/A

    IBM Security QRadar SOAR

    Score8.6 out of 10
    N/AIBM Security® QRadar® SOAR is designed to help your security team respond to cyberthreats with confidence, automate with intelligence and collaborate with consistency. It guides your team in resolving incidents by codifying established incident response processes into dynamic playbooks.N/A
    Pricing
    Cisco Multicloud DefenseIBM Security QRadar SOAR
    Editions & Modules
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    Pricing Offerings
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    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
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    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
    Additional Details—Usage-based pricing: This simple, scalable option allows starting small with an initial users and capabilities and scaling up as more users are added, as well as capabilities and data. Enterprise-wide pricing: This option is based on either the size of the enterprise-wide IT infrastructure or the size and type of data sources being secured.
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    Community Pulse
    Cisco Multicloud DefenseIBM Security QRadar SOAR
    Considered Both Products
    Cisco
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    100%
    Would buy again
    6 Answers
    88%
    Would buy again
    15 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    100%
    Delivers good value for the price
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    93%
    Delivers good value for the price
    14 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
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    Happy with the feature set
    6 Answers
    94%
    Happy with the feature set
    16 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    100%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    6 Answers
    91%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    10 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    100%
    Implementation went as expected
    6 Answers
    92%
    Implementation went as expected
    12 Answers
    Features
    Cisco Multicloud DefenseIBM Security QRadar SOAR
    Cloud Computing Security Features
    Comparison of Cloud Computing Security Features features of Cisco Multicloud Defense and IBM Security QRadar SOAR
    Feature
    Cisco Multicloud Defense
    8.3
    4 Ratings
    3% above category average
    IBM Security QRadar SOAR
    -
    Ratings
    Automated Data Backup and Recovery8.22 Ratings00 Ratings
    Intrusion Detection and Prevention:8.04 Ratings00 Ratings
    Regular Vulnerability Management8.22 Ratings00 Ratings
    Identity and Access Management8.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Secure Data Transfer8.24 Ratings00 Ratings
    Security Incident Response8.33 Ratings00 Ratings
    Compliance and Auditing8.94 Ratings00 Ratings
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    Small Businesses
    Armor
    Score6 out of 10
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    Medium-sized Companies
    Trend Micro Deep Security
    Score9 out of 10
    Splunk SOAR
    Score9.1 out of 10
    Enterprises
    AWS CloudTrail
    Score8.8 out of 10
    Palo Alto Networks Cortex XSOAR
    Score1.1 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    Cisco Multicloud DefenseIBM Security QRadar SOAR
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.4
    (6 ratings)
    8.8
    (18 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    Usability
    9.1
    (2 ratings)
    5.0
    (3 ratings)
    Support Rating
    -
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    6.0
    (1 ratings)
    Vendor post-sale
    -
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    7.3
    (1 ratings)
    Vendor pre-sale
    -
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    8.2
    (1 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Cisco Multicloud DefenseIBM Security QRadar SOAR
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Cisco
    For WAF functionality and delivery of websites, It's very well suited for traditional firewalling, if you're doing that already, it can be quite difficult to rearchitect everything around this product. So an example of that would be if, like us, you came from a datacenter style architecture within your cloud environment and you are trying to move to a more cloud-fronted architecture. Probably the best way to put it is that can be quite difficult, but once you've deployed, it gets easier operationally. So to kind of reverse engineer everything and then do everything again can be quite tedious in some ways. But that will be specific to people depending on where they're coming from with it.
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    IBM
    IBM Security QRadar SOAR is versatile. All the major players in SOAR field require the administrator to have coding experience but with IBM it is different. IBM's solution is a full-fledged automation solution, and not some threat-based or limited one. Meaning whatever comes to your mind, if you can write the code, you can do it. This goes from daily tasks from SOC to daily tasks of your network or security administrator or any other administrator. You can manage your ITSM solution if you want to, IBM is a playground and there is much to discover in its capabilities. If you do not have the knowledge or if you want a SOC/Threat Based SOAR solution, meaning you want automation but you want it to be limited to an area and out-of-box, you may choose other alternatives.
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    Pros
    Cisco
    • DLP monitoring - key item for us which helps to view if anything which should leave our environment our or even between each part of network between/inside specific clouds
    • Segmentation of subnet, basic but helpful to isolate each host into their own part of single subnet and connect them, including all visibility features which are offered by Cisco defense systems
    • Allow/deny rules helps us to block, monitor and logs traffic passing in each direction of our environment
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    IBM
    • QRadar's ability to collect, analyze and normalize vast amount of security data from various sources is remarkable.
    • QRadar allows us to define and automate incident response playbooks which have been amazing for streamlining the response to security incidents.
    • It offers and extensive library of pre-built connectors and support for common security standards facilitating seamless integration with a wide range of security tools.
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    Cons
    Cisco
    • The ability to see traffic flowing and identify malicious traffic is amazing.
    • The ease of setting up the connections of the cloud platforms is perfect.
    • Dynamic based security policies allow for better protection.
    • I don't have any detailed examples of improvement so instead I highlighted a couple of aspects that make the solution amazing.
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    IBM
    • You still have to generate reports manually. Reports are very limited and practically not useful.
    • The solution should not be SOAR class. Automations usually don't work. It's apparent that it's not designed for that.
    • Lack of flexibility.
    • Practically no support. The reported integration problems have not been resolved.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Cisco
    If it maintains its current direction it will be very disruptive in the cloud security space
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    IBM
    I'd rate my likelihood of renewing the use of IBM Security QRadar SOAR as an 8 out of 10. Its strong automation, customization, and integration capabilities make it highly valuable for incident response and cybersecurity research. However, occasional complexity and the need for more streamlined usability prevent it from being a perfect score.
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    Usability
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    Ease of Use
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    IBM
    I would rate IBM Security QRadar SOAR's overall usability a 7 out of 10. The interface is quite functional and offers a wide range of features, but it can be somewhat complex and intimidating for beginners. Additionally, the configuration and customization can require a significant learning curve, especially for those without prior experience with security orchestration and automation platforms.
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    Reliability and Availability
    Cisco
    No answers on this topic
    IBM
    I would rate IBM Security QRadar SOAR's availability as 9 out of 10. The platform is highly reliable, with minimal unplanned outages or application errors, ensuring it’s available when needed. However, occasional minor maintenance periods or rare connectivity issues prevent it from achieving a perfect score in terms of availability.
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    Performance
    Cisco
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    IBM
    I would rate IBM Security QRadar SOAR's performance as 8 out of 10. Pages generally load quickly, and reports complete in a reasonable time frame, even for complex data. While integration with other systems is smooth, there can be occasional slowdowns when handling very large datasets or during peak usage, which affects the perfect score.
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    Support Rating
    Cisco
    As of yet I havent logged a TAC case - It will be interesting to see how it is supported as a new product in the medium term
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    IBM
    I would rate IBM Security QRadar SOAR's support an 8 out of 10. The support team is knowledgeable, responsive, and generally provides helpful solutions. However, there can be occasional delays when addressing more complex issues, which prevents it from being a perfect score. Overall, the support experience has been positive.
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    Implementation Rating
    Cisco
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    IBM
    I would rate my satisfaction with the implementation of IBM Security QRadar SOAR as 7 out of 10. The process was generally straightforward, supported by helpful documentation and responsive support. However, certain advanced configurations proved more challenging and required more technical effort than anticipated, making the overall experience less seamless.
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    Alternatives Considered
    Cisco
    Cisco Multicloud Defense, Crowd Strike Falcon, and Arctic Wolf Cloud Posture Security Management System as a service SAAS platforms are very comparable platforms. Unfortunately for Croud Strike, they had a mishap recently that caused major downtime for many companies worldwide. I do not think that you would have to worry about this happening with Cisco Multicloud Defense.
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    IBM
    Overall, IBM Security QRadar SOAR offered the same set of functionality that was needed by the organization as offered by Splunk SOAR, but the former is less expensive and solves all the purpose within budget. In addition, integration with other IBM products was easier and made implementation of a SOAR solution much faster.
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    Scalability
    Cisco
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    IBM
    I would rate IBM Security QRadar SOAR's overall scalability as 9 out of 10. It effectively scales to handle large volumes of incidents and can be deployed across multiple departments or sites. Its architecture supports growing data and integration needs, but advanced configuration for larger deployments may require more effort, preventing a perfect score.
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    Return on Investment
    Cisco
    • The insight that it provides allows us to move away from other tools and just utilize the Cisco Multicloud Defense.
    • Insights into data usage provides tangible analytics.
    • Ease of management and use allows for less in-depth and specialized training.
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    IBM
    • It provides comprehensive MTTD and MTTR metrics and we are aware of how secure our systems are at any given moment.
    • We use linux 7.7, therefore the integrations are smooth.
    • We've been able run our online shops securely for so long.
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    ScreenShots

    IBM Security QRadar SOAR Screenshots

    Screenshot of the IBM Security QRadar SOAR Breach Response solution. The software helps customers manage more than 180 global privacy reporting regulations including GDPR.Screenshot of the Playbooks Landing page, that shows all active playbooks in a single view, including how many are actively running, disabled, or are in draft.Screenshot of IBM Security QRadar SOAR’s Playbook Designer canvas, designed to lower the barrier to entry necessary to build automations through a graphical interface.Screenshot of the Tasks view shows all response tasks, organized by phase, that have either completed or are set to be executed.Screenshot of Threat Investigator automatically correlates incident information, curating an incident timeline from start to finish, including related artifacts and MITRE ATT&CK mappings.